The St. Johns County Sheriffs Office has officially released details on the funeral arrangements for fallen Sergeant Michael Kunovich – ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL, MAY 22, 2023 – On the evening of May 19, 2023, while on duty with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Michael Kunovich died in the line of duty. Sergeant Kunovich was a 25-year member of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and most recently served as a Sergeant in the Central Region. He worked in various capacities to include as a Reserve Deputy before coming on board full-time, a Senior Law Enforcement Deputy, a…
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St. Augustine Offers Free Trees for Homeowners via City’s Tree Canopy Program
Homeowners in St. Augustine, Florida, can apply for a free tree as part of the city’s annual Tree Canopy Enhancement Program. The program, in its third year, gives homeowners the option to plant a free tree either on their private property or the right-of-way adjacent to their property. Residents have until August 31 to submit applications, and the selected applications will be chosen in September. The program offers a variety of trees for homeowners to choose from, and it is their responsibility to care for and maintain the tree after it is planted. The city’s staff will review each request…
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Bass Pro Shops to Set Up 13th Floridian Store in St. Johns County
Bass Pro Shops will be constructing a new store in St. Johns County, Florida. The county is reviewing an application for the 18-acre store that will be built on World Commerce Parkway, near International Golf Parkway and Interstate 95. The store will sell gear for fishing, hunting, and all outdoor adventures. This will be the chain’s 13th location in Florida and will be located near Buc-ee’s and Costco. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com
Three years later, man from Pennsylvania charged over deputy-involved shooting in Ponte Vedra Beach
New information has emerged about a deputy-involved shooting that happened three years ago in Ponte Vedra Beach. Richard Bonsell, who is now 31 years old, was arrested and booked into the St. Johns County jail for attempted murder and illegally firing a weapon. In 2020, he was shot in the face during a standoff with deputies. Deputies spotted the reportedly stolen Toyota Tundra stolen out of Lewiston and approached Bonsell in the parking lot of the Sawgrass Village Shopping Center. After the deputy got out of his cruiser, the man inside fired several shots, and the deputy returned fire. People…
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